Privacy Policy

Who Operates This Website

Advertising & Promotions Disclosure — how we label third-party promotions on this site.

What Data We Collect

For Representatives Who Register

• •Full name
• •Email address
• •Phone number
• •Date of birth(private — not shown publicly)
• •Address and postcode(private — not shown publicly)
• •DSCC PIN number(private — not shown publicly)
• •County and stations covered(public)
• •Availability and accreditation type (public)
• •Optional notes and promotional text (public if provided)

For All Website Visitors

• •Analytics data (page views, device type, approximate location via Google Analytics)
• •Cookies for website functionality (see our Cookies Policy)

What Data Is Public vs Private

How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• ✓Display your profile in the public directory
• ✓Allow criminal defence firms to search and contact you
• ✓Verify your registration details
• ✓Send you updates about the directory (if you opted in to marketing)
• ✓Improve the website and directory service

We will never:

• ✗Sell your data to third parties
• ✗Share your private data (address, DOB, DSCC PIN) publicly
• ✗Use your data for purposes unrelated to the directory

Your Data Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of all data we hold about you
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your profile and data
• Restriction: Temporarily suspend use of your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Object: Object to processing of your data for marketing

How to Request Correction or Removal

If you are a representative and want to:

• Update your profile: Log in and edit via your Profile page
• Delete your profile entirely: Email us at robertcashman@defencelegalservices.co.uk with “Delete My Profile” in the subject line
• Report inaccurate data: Email us or use the “Suggest Edit” feature on station pages
• Request a data export: Email us and we'll send you all data we hold within 30 days

Response time: We aim to respond to all data requests within 7 working days.

How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain representative profiles for as long as:

• •Your account remains active
• •You continue to use the directory service

If you request deletion or your account is inactive for 3+ years, we will permanently delete all your personal data within 30 days, except where we are legally required to retain records (e.g., payment records for tax purposes are kept for 7 years).